A glimpse into a writer’s life: where writers and authors can find tips and encouragement in their journey to translating their books or starting a new project.
Amazon did it again. Last month, in November 2025, Amazon launched a new service, Kindle Translate, that can supposedly translate between English and Spanish and from German to English. Currently in beta, this AI-powered translation service allows Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) authors to
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Any writer who has poured their heart into writing a book — crafting every sentence, polishing each line until it sounds just right — might find the prospect of handing it over to a translator a little frightening. After all, their writing has a distinctive voice.
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Step into the shadows with paranormal romance author April L. Moon as she unveils the mysterious journey of bringing her tales to life in German. Her fated-mates series “The Hunted Omegas” captivate readers across languages. Today, in this interview, she opens up about working with literary translators, the thrill of reaching new
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While large publishing houses continue to dominate the mainstream with prominent translated works, other actors have been changing the literary landscape one publication at a time. Indie authors and small independent presses are gaining
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In 2025, one of the most significant shifts has been the growing recognition of the power of foreign rights. Indie authors who once focused solely on their home markets are now finding remarkable success by tapping into international audiences. Today, we set out to analyse why foreign rights have become
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From the Wild West to the world: Kristy McCaffrey talks to us about her experience taking her romance novels global! Award-winning historical western and contemporary romance author Kristy McCaffrey has captivated readers with tales of rugged cowboys, bounty hunters, sweeping
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The literary translation landscape is more dynamic and culturally rich than ever, and today we’d like to focus especially on English-to-Spanish translation, two of the most widely spoken languages in the world. As the English-speaking market remains the most significant for the publishing industry,
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As with many professions, people say translators “wear many hats” because their role extends far beyond simply translating words from one language to another. A translator—especially in the literary field—must play multiple roles at once, each requiring different skills and sensitivities,
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Behind every translated book lies a freelance literary translator—often overlooked, rarely credited, yet essential to a book’s journey into a foreign market. While their work might seem quiet and academic, and they tend to be greatly disregarded or taken for granted
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A popular old saying goes: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket; a proverb advising against relying entirely on a single plan, resource, or investment. It suggests that concentrating all your efforts or assets in one area is risky because if something goes wrong,
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Choosing the right translator is fundamental to thriving in a foreign market. This also means you need to work with your translator as a team. We really can’t stress this enough. At the beginning of their writing career, most authors struggle to find the right editors and proofreaders.
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Today we open a cycle of interviews, where we will be asking our guests all the things indies want to know regarding the world of literary translations and maybe haven’t got a chance to ask. Our first guest is Kate Bateman, a best-selling author of Regency and Renaissance historical romance novels.
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Launching our free ebook, Translating Your Books into Spanish, has been on our minds for a while, but now it is available for you to read. Without further ado, let us introduce it to you: Unlock the gateway to a massive untapped literary market with Translating Your Books into Spanish. Whether you’re a self-published author or a seasoned writer
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Not so long ago, we analysed literary translators’ fees and what is behind them. Today, we would like to discuss a rather controversial topic: Why are authors expected to pay royalties to their literary translators after paying a fair fee for their services?
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Working with beta readers for translated books has the potential to help self-published authors assess the quality of a translation into a language they don’t speak. But are beta readers really an author’s ace up the sleeve or are they a double-edged sword? Are they really to be blindly trusted, or should
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